Because innovation and technology are on the opposite side of the spectrum to what the education system is today, namely "tradition" and "obeisance". These are heady times for the Thai education system. One of the biggest criticisms of the Thai education system is that it does not foster critical thinking. Meanwhile, at school, kids are expected to learn the "12 Values of a Good Thai Student" off by heart. It needs a bevy of troublemakers willing to instigate upheaval in the education system.
Source: Bangkok Post May 14, 2017 00:01 UTC